APPLICATION FORM AND

GUIDANCE NOTES



















Application to Register for a teacher
who is recognised as a qualified
teacher by a member state of the EU,
EEA or Switzerland and is seeking
recognition under EU Directive
2005/36/EC

















General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland,
3rd Floor Albany House, 73-75 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 7AF

Telephone
Fax
00 44 28 9033 3390
00 44 28 9034 8787

E-Mail
Web
registration@gtcni.org.uk
www.gtcni.org.uk


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Guidance Notes

The General Teaching Council for
Northern Ireland

The GTCNI is the statutory, independent body for the
teaching profession in Northern Ireland and is
dedicated to enhancing the status of teaching and
promoting the highest standards of professional
conduct and practice.

Do I need to register?

The Education (NI) Order 1998 requires that all
teachers working in grant-aided schools need to
register with the GTCNI, even if you work, or intend
to work, on a substitute/supply basis.

How do I register?

To register with the GTCNI you must hold such
qualifications as are approved by the Council for the
purposes of registration and must not be barred from
teaching by the Department of Education, GTCNI, or
any of their equivalents in England, Scotland and
Wales. In order for us to carry out an assessment of
your eligibility to register we ask that you complete
the attached application form and return it together
with all necessary supporting documentation.
Unfortunately online registration is not available.

Filling in the application form

Use black ink only.
Write clearly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
Ensure all relevant sections have been
completed.
Sign and date where indicated.
Use a separate sheet to provide any further
relevant information if required.
Write dates in full numbers e.g. 5
th
April 2004
should be written as:
0 5 0 4 2 0 0 4

A. Personal Details

Please ensure the contact address you provide
is the one you wish all GTCNI
correspondence to be sent to throughout the
application process.
Please include your email address as this is
often the most effective means of
communication.
Please include the international code when
supplying your telephone number.
Please confirm the EEA member state of
which you are a national.
Please provide the date you relocated or are
intending to relocate to Northern Ireland.
Please provide your UK National Insurance
Number if you have been allocated one,
otherwise leave blank.

B. Eligibility to Teach

Please only complete this section if you have
previously been assessed and awarded
eligibility to teach by the Department of
Education for Northern Ireland.

C. Other GTCs/Teaching Agency

Please provide details if you are or have ever
been registered with any of the other
Teaching Councils. This information should
be supported by copies of your registration
documentation.

D. Recognition Within the EU, EAA or Switzerland

In accordance with Directive 2005/36/EC
individuals who have been recognised as a
qualified teacher in the EU, EAA or
Switzerland may make application for
recognition with the GTCNI. Please provide
details of your recognition and the condition
under which you wish your application to be
considered. This needs to be supported by a
written certified statement from the Ministry
/Department of Education in the member
state which has formally recognised you as a
teacher. See supporting documentation.

E. Initial Teacher Education Qualifications

For eligibility to register you are required to
hold a teaching qualification approved by the
Council. This information is essential to your
application, please complete in full.
If the Institution Name or Qualification Name
is in a language other than English, please
provide these both in the original language
and in English. Do not use abbreviations.
Please give details of the class of
qualification you obtained i.e. Hons / 2:1
Please send a copy of your Initial Teacher
Education/Training Certificate and Transcript
with your application.

F. Non-Teaching Higher Education Qualifications

This information is essential if your initial
teacher education/training course was a
postgraduate course and should be supported
by a copy of your Degree Certificate and
Transcript. Otherwise please leave blank.
If the Institution Name or Qualification Name
is in a language other than English, please
provide these both in the original language
and in English. Do not use abbreviations.

G & H. Disability & Ethnic Group

This information is requested for analytical
and information purposes only.
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I. Declaration

All applications must be signed and dated
before they can be processed.

Supporting Documentation

All applications for registration should be
accompanied by the following supporting
documentation. Photocopies are acceptable for all
documentation other than the certified written
statement from the Ministry /Department of
Education. All documents supplied will be
retained by the Council and will not be returned.

Birth Certificate.
Marriage Certificate (if your surname has
changed upon marriage).
Teaching Council registration documentation
(if appropriate).
Initial Teacher Education/Training Certificate
and Transcript showing age range and
subject(s)
Degree Certificate and Transcript (if
appropriate)
Proof of Nationality photocopy of passport.
Original written certified statement from the
Ministry/Department of Education in the
member state which has formally recognised
you as a teacher. This should state the age
range and subject(s) you are qualified to teach
and that you meet the terms for recognition
under Directive 2005/36/EC. Please note the
Council can seek to obtain this information on
your behalf, however it may speed up the
assessment of your application if you are able
to supply this yourself.

The Council may request additional supporting
documents and information beyond the requirements
outlined in this guide.

Translation of Documentation

Any documentation in a language other than English
must be accompanied by a certified English
translation. All translations should be attached to the
document to which they relate. You must not
translate supporting documentation yourself; this
should be done by an independent certified official
body or an accredited translator.
The following organisations can tell you about
translation companies:

The Association of Translation Companies.
For a list of Full Members contact:
020 7930 2200 / www.atc.org.uk / admin@atc.org.uk

The Institute for Translation and Interpreting.
For a list of ITI Examined or Experience
Translators contact:
01908 325 250 / www.iti.org.uk / info@iti.org.uk

Assessment/Registration Fee

An assessment/registration fee is required to register
with the Council. The registration period is from 1st
April to 31st March and the Council has currently set
a fee of 44.
All applicants should enclose a cheque, postal order
or Bankers Draft for 44, made payable to GTCNI
Quals Approval, when returning an application.
Please write your name and date of birth on the back
of the cheque.
Applications returned without payment will not be
processed. Please note if your application is declined
your payment is non-refundable.

What happens next?

When we receive your completed application form
we will send you an acknowledgement. If any part of
your application is missing or incomplete we will
send you a letter advising you what action is
required. Once we have received your completed
application form, all necessary supporting
documentation and the assessment/registration fee we
will begin the assessment and registration process.
We will endeavour to make a substantive
determination regarding your application within 3
months. If we are unable to process your application
for any reason, we will contact you.

Assistance

The Council reserves the right to amend its
application process as required. Please contact the
GTCNI Registration Team on 00 44 28 9033 3390, or
e-mail us via registration@gtcni.org.uk if you have
any questions about registration, if you require any
assistance completing the form, or if there are any
changes to your personal details throughout the
registration process.

Check List
Please use the following check list before returning your completed application



Signed & Dated

Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate
(if appropriate)


Degree Certificate &
Transcript (if appropriate)
Initial Teacher Training
Certificate & Transcript
Department/Ministry of
Education written statement


Certified Translations
(if appropriate)
Proof of Nationality Assessment/Registration Fee

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GTCNI Application to Register for a teacher who is recognised as a qualified
teacher by a member state of the EU, EEA or Switzerland and is seeking
recognition under EU Directive 2005/36/EC

Please complete using black ink and BLOCK CAPITALS.

To be completed by applicant. Please refer to Guidance Notes before completing.

A. PERSONAL DETAILS


Surname:


Forename(s):



Previous Surname(s):



Title: (Please Tick)

Mr

Mrs

Miss

Ms

Other




Date of Birth:
D D M M Y Y Y Y
Gender:
(Please Tick)

Male

Female


Contact Address:







Town:



County:



Postcode:



Country:




E-Mail Address:




Contact Tel No. (Inc
International Dialling
Code):


Mobile No:



Of which member state are you a national?:



Date of Relocation to
Northern Ireland:
D D M M Y Y Y Y
National
Insurance No:



For Office Use Only
Applicant No: RO:


Signed & Dated Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate


Qual Certs & Transcripts Quals Approved Certified Translations


EC / EEA / Switzerland Proof of Nationality Department/Ministry Statement


DENI UPL GTCs/Teaching Agency


Assessment/Registration
Fee
Checked Registration Offered


B. ELIGIBILITY TO TEACH (if applicable)

Please provide details if you have previously been awarded Eligibility to Teach in Northern Ireland (if applicable):

Teacher Ref No

Date Awarded:
D D M M Y Y Y Y



C. OTHER GTCs (if applicable)

Please tick to indicate if you are currently or have ever been registered with any of the following:

Teaching Agency Yes No Ref No:

GTC Scotland Yes No Ref No:

GTC Wales Yes No Ref No:

Teaching Council for Ireland Yes No Ref No:


D. RECOGNITION WITHIN THE EU, EEA or SWITZERLAND

Please provide details of the Department or Ministry of Education which has formally recognised you as a teacher:

Country:




Teacher Reference No:
(if applicable)



Date of Recognition:
D D M M Y Y Y Y

Please indicate the condition you satisfy and under which you wish your application to be considered by ticking the appropriate box:



You have successfully completed a course of Post-Secondary Higher Education of at least 3 years duration which qualifies you
to teach in a member state;



In a member state where Post-Secondary Higher Education and training of at least 3 years is the normal requirement for a
teaching qualification, you are recognised and permitted to practice as a teacher, having undertaken some lesser (either in
duration or level) education and training in such a state;



You are recognised in a member state by virtue of training in a non-member state, and have 3 years professional experience
certified by the member state which recognised your non-EEA qualifications.


E. INITIAL TEACHING EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

Please provide details of your Initial Teacher Education Qualification: If the Institution Name or Qualification Name is in a language
other than English, please provide these both in the original language and in English. Do not use abbreviations.


Name of Institution:




Title of Qualification:




Age Range Trained to Teach:




Main Subject:


Subsidiary Subject:




Qualification Class:




Period of Study:

From
D D M M Y Y Y Y

To
D D M M Y Y Y Y


Date of Award:

D D M M Y Y Y Y



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F. NON-TEACHING HIGHER EDUCATION (only complete if your initial teacher education/training
course was a postgraduate course)

Please provide details of your initial degree. If the Institution Name or Qualification Name is in a language other than English, please
provide these both in the original language and in English. Do not use abbreviations.


Name of Institution:




Title of Degree:




Main Subject:


Subsidiary Subject:




Period of Study:

From
D D M M Y Y Y Y

To
D D M M Y Y Y Y



Degree Class:


Date of Award:
D D M M Y Y Y Y



G. DISABILITY

Under the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 a person is considered to have a disability if he/she has a physical or mental impairment
which has a substantial and long term effect on his/her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.

Do you consider that you meet this definition of disability? Yes

No


H. ETHNIC GROUP

Please tick one box to indicate which Ethnic Group you consider you belong to:

Bangladeshi

Irish Traveller

Black African

Mixed Ethnic Group
Black Caribbean

(please give details)

Black Other

Pakistani

Chinese

White

Indian

Any other ethnic group


I do not wish my Ethnic Group to be recorded



I. DECLARATION

I have read the notes that accompany this form and I declare that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information
provided is correct. I have not withheld any material information and the translation(s) I have provided is/are true and faithful
translation(s). I understand that such answers shall be the basis on which my application will be considered.



Signed:




Date:


The data held about you on the Register will only be processed for the purposes set out in the Education (NI) Order 1998, the
Education (NI) Order 2006 and associated Regulations. This includes establishing and maintaining a register of teachers and
undertaking statistical analyses. Those registered will have access to the information on their record, and will be able to check and
update it. The Council will also, on request, provide employers/employing authorities with information about teachers registration
and qualifications. If a member of the public makes a request, we will confirm only whether a teacher is registered or not. The
Council will provide details of teachers records to the Department of Education (NI) and the General Teaching Councils.
Data Sharing with C2k
I agree that GTCNI can share my data with C2k for the purposes of providing me
with access to C2k Services including LearningNI to enable me to carryout my Yes No
professional duties.
GTCNI Online
I wish to stay connected with GTCNI and subscribe to email news and updates. Yes No


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General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland,
3rd Floor Albany House, 73-75 Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland, BT2 7AF

Telephone
Fax
00 44 28 9033 3390
00 44 28 9034 8787

E-Mail
Web
registration@gtcni.org.uk
www.gtcni.org.uk